Review Date - 05/23/2014
I purchased this duo less than a month ago and it has been fabulous. The machine combo was for my office and I have used it daily for at least three latte's since. You will keep using this machine. It is addictive. The crema on the coffee is a rich and beautiful mid brown with flecks of darker brown visible. It is not crema that simply appears and is then gone. It sticks around. Part of tha ... read more

Review Date - 05/16/2011
I have owned three super automatic machines. This one is the worst. The water tank almost always needs to be refilled and I'm the only user of the machine. This is because of all the water that it used during start up and shutdown. As far as programming, it makes a very watered down second shot when you make a double shot latte. Also, it constantly beeps at you that it needs to have its tray ... read more

Review Date - 03/02/2013
I am not an espresso expert though I love and appreciate a nice ristretto. I am always short of time between work and family - especially in the morning. I chose this machine for its super-automatic features and various online reviews. Overall I am delighted with the machine, it's coffee quality and ease of use. There is nothing like waking up in the morning pushing a button and enjoying a very go ... read more

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Review Date - 04/24/2014
I used a Rancilio S24 for a decade. It was a great and reliable machine, but I eventually wanted to step up and bought an Alex Duetto II. When the Alex worked, it was good but not great. But it rarely worked. After two years and multiple services, I gave up on a machine that had multiple leaks and produced terrible wet steam. I was looking at the Rocket R58 V2, but an espresso machine tech to ... read more